VanIsleNuckFan Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 10/1/2019 at 10:37 AM, Tiger-Hearted said: One of the worst owners in North American pro sports. Butchered the Canucks brand for the 50th anniversary, very meddlesome, pushed Linden out of his presidency, very feared by his many employees. Aquilini only bought the Canucks and the arena was so he could build his real estate empire in the surrounding areas as well as the future add-on towers to Roger Arena. He only spends to the cap so the Canucks can be in the playoffs - that's how he makes his loot other than ripping off his employees in his other businesses. Did he not pay you to lay some brick work down or something? 30 60 90 man, it works! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuck73_3 Posted October 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 10/1/2019 at 10:37 AM, Tiger-Hearted said: One of the worst owners in North American pro sports. Butchered the Canucks brand for the 50th anniversary, very meddlesome, pushed Linden out of his presidency, very feared by his many employees. Aquilini only bought the Canucks and the arena was so he could build his real estate empire in the surrounding areas as well as the future add-on towers to Roger Arena. He only spends to the cap so the Canucks can be in the playoffs - that's how he makes his loot other than ripping off his employees in his other businesses. get over it and find a new team already jesus christ. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 33 minutes ago, bree2 said: I met Aquilini some time ago and I found him to be a very nice person who loves hockey. Clearly Aquilini loves the Canucks. He's been a fan for a long time. I just wonder if he allows his judgement to be clouded by a fan's passion? Maybe he needs to completely recuse himself from any hockey opps decisions? Why should JB need to get Aquiliini's approval for any hockey move? Who really wanted Loui, JB or Aquilini? I accept there is the public side of all our management - from owner on down to coaches. I just wonder if Aquiliini's fan's passion for our team (his team) might get in the way of good choices? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Baggins Posted October 3, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 10/1/2019 at 10:37 AM, Tiger-Hearted said: One of the worst owners in North American pro sports. Butchered the Canucks brand for the 50th anniversary, very meddlesome, pushed Linden out of his presidency, very feared by his many employees. Aquilini only bought the Canucks and the arena was so he could build his real estate empire in the surrounding areas as well as the future add-on towers to Roger Arena. He only spends to the cap so the Canucks can be in the playoffs - that's how he makes his loot other than ripping off his employees in his other businesses. Still bitter about not getting an ugly JC primary logo I see...... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Junkyard Dog Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Squamfan said: Make em blue. Teams will know they'll be treading in deep water in Vancouver. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Squamfan said: Do the current seats have cup holders? Gotta have good cup holders. This is like Trump deflecting the important issues with minutia. Who cares about the friggin' seats? We want a Cup. Win a Cup, and I think every fan will be happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squamfan Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Alflives said: Do the current seats have cup holders? Gotta have good cup holders. This is like Trump deflecting the important issues with minutia. Who cares about the friggin' seats? We want a Cup. Win a Cup, and I think every fan will be happy. but the cell phone holder are good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just now, Squamfan said: but the cell phone holder are good Oh, ya. We gotta have cell phone chargers in the seats too. Maybe add "Blue Tooth". No wonder the league had to install netting. Fans don't really watch the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bree2 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, Alflives said: Clearly Aquilini loves the Canucks. He's been a fan for a long time. I just wonder if he allows his judgement to be clouded by a fan's passion? Maybe he needs to completely recuse himself from any hockey opps decisions? Why should JB need to get Aquiliini's approval for any hockey move? Who really wanted Loui, JB or Aquilini? I accept there is the public side of all our management - from owner on down to coaches. I just wonder if Aquiliini's fan's passion for our team (his team) might get in the way of good choices? at the time everyone seemed to be on board in signing Loui , owners, gms and coaches did not believe Loui would play like this. many owners in this league have a hand in running their teams to an extent, Bruins guy for one. and so they should , they pay the bills , they own the teams. almost every team has a Loui, 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 We are blessed to have a great owner that cares about winning and less about finances. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBackup Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 10/1/2019 at 10:37 AM, Tiger-Hearted said: One of the worst owners in North American pro sports. Butchered the Canucks brand for the 50th anniversary, very meddlesome, pushed Linden out of his presidency, very feared by his many employees. Aquilini only bought the Canucks and the arena was so he could build his real estate empire in the surrounding areas as well as the future add-on towers to Roger Arena. He only spends to the cap so the Canucks can be in the playoffs - that's how he makes his loot other than ripping off his employees in his other businesses. VancouverFan69 its time for bed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 9/30/2019 at 8:56 PM, Alflives said: JB said that his talk with Aquilini about sending Gagner to the minors was the most difficult conversation he’s had with our owner. JB is a very honest guy, and almost to a fault. IMO he had a similar conversation with Aquilini about Loui, and this time Aquilini said he’ll no. “I’ve already paid this guy 4 million for this season. Isn’t there another way?” He’s a smart guy - and knows that only a miracle would have to occur for a trade to open up that wouldn’t further jeopardize our future. Three more seasons is a long freaking time no doubt. At some point unless he really does something incredible, that discussion (placing him in Utica) will happen. And he won’t bat and eyelash IF it makes the club better. He’s spent to the cap most of the time through a rebuild where it’s not necessary, money doesn’t seem to be an issue. I’m sure JB would still not enjoy the discussion as he’s on the line for the transaction in the first place, but if AF is such a hands on owner as suggested, why’d he ever approve the deals in the first place - and if he did then he’s responsible too. One game has come and gone, two points for Conner McDavid - otherwise the lineup we started with did more then enough for two points against that team anyways. Pretty sure if things don’t work out over the next couple weeks Bear and or Goldobin will be back and a couple other guys will be sent down - and if that happens we can all say told you so. In the end AF wants a cup as bad as anyone, and playoff revenue is a bonus. One series would pay for LE for the year and if he thinks he should go - he will go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBatch Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 2 hours ago, bree2 said: at the time everyone seemed to be on board in signing Loui , owners, gms and coaches did not believe Loui would play like this. many owners in this league have a hand in running their teams to an extent, Bruins guy for one. and so they should , they pay the bills , they own the teams. almost every team has a Loui, Just for fun go back and see what we on the CDC had to say about the signing. For the most part very optimistic - in summation he’d help re-ignite and keep the Sedins relevant - with a few suggesting near the end of his contract he’d make a good penalty killer - depth vet. Aside from the first year he’s spent the majority of the time straight to depth vet. Hard to score 40-50 points on the fourth line and no PP time. Bad signing, eventually he will be gone and we can all rejoice. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 18 minutes ago, IBatch said: Just for fun go back and see what we on the CDC had to say about the signing. For the most part very optimistic - in summation he’d help re-ignite and keep the Sedins relevant - with a few suggesting near the end of his contract he’d make a good penalty killer - depth vet. Aside from the first year he’s spent the majority of the time straight to depth vet. Hard to score 40-50 points on the fourth line and no PP time. Bad signing, eventually he will be gone and we can all rejoice. I'm proud to say I was one of the dissenting voices. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger-Hearted Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 54 minutes ago, Bitter Melon said: VancouverFan69 its time for bed. Who the hell is VancouverFan69?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket1994 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) On 10/1/2019 at 10:37 AM, Tiger-Hearted said: One of the worst owners in North American pro sports. Butchered the Canucks brand for the 50th anniversary, very meddlesome, pushed Linden out of his presidency, very feared by his many employees. Aquilini only bought the Canucks and the arena was so he could build his real estate empire in the surrounding areas as well as the future add-on towers to Roger Arena. He only spends to the cap so the Canucks can be in the playoffs - that's how he makes his loot other than ripping off his employees in his other businesses. You are an idiot!!! Clearly you know very little to nothing about him or how he’s supported / run this franchise!! No owner is perfect including ours, but he is a very good owner (I shouldn’t have to explain why). Maybe having an owner like Ottawa (or others) would put things in perspective for you! Edited October 4, 2019 by IRR 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 4 hours ago, bree2 said: at the time everyone seemed to be on board in signing Loui , owners, gms and coaches did not believe Loui would play like this. many owners in this league have a hand in running their teams to an extent, Bruins guy for one. and so they should , they pay the bills , they own the teams. almost every team has a Loui, I agree. However us it best for a fan (Aquilini) to be involved in hockey opps? It would be like one of us making decisions. Crazy stuff would happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 8 hours ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: On commemorating Luongo: "Roberto's number is being retired in Florida this year. We've got a lot of stuff going on with our our 50th anniversary plans, so no plans right now for Roberto -- we might in the future but right now we don't." Lu should be inducted into the Ring of Honour...... After his cap recapture penalty expires. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpt Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 33 minutes ago, Alflives said: I agree. However us it best for a fan (Aquilini) to be involved in hockey opps? It would be like one of us making decisions. Crazy stuff would happen. When its your money you have every right to 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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